side table
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of side table
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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I carry my fix to a street side table facing Carrer de Provença and sit quietly, sip my café con leche and nibble my bocadillo, and watch more passersby point and smile.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
The living room of Adams’ home consists of bright velvet pieces, a mirrored side table and white drapes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
Chevron-patterned hardwood flooring was accessorized with a patterned rug at the center of the space, while a large wooden side table with a lamp was seen next to one arm of the couch.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026
On a nearby side table was a framed photograph of Levine with Elaine Kaufman, who died in 2010.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
"No more," I tell her, and drop the tongs on the nearest side table.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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